Top 5 restaurants in Ottawa
Five Ottawa restaurants named by Apt613, Narcity and Noms Magazine, with each outlet's own words.
OTTAWA · RESTAURANTS
Top 5 brunch spots in Ottawa
This guide draws on Apt613 and Narcity. Apt613 reviewed Chesterfield's Gastro Diner in September 2025 and Wilf & Ada's in March 2025. Narcity covered Cantina Gia and Cocotte Bistro when OpenTable named them among Canada's top 100 brunch restaurants for 2024. Apt613 also reviewed The Hintonburg Public House in January 2024. Every page this guide cites was read on November 11, 2026.
Number 1Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
1300 Wellington St. W., Hintonburg, Ottawa
Apt613 wrote in September 2025 that Chesterfield's Gastro Diner has been a highly recommended brunch place in town for years. The article noted the Shakshuka Board comes with two poached eggs in a tangy, herby tomato sauce with feta cheese.
“Chesterfield's Gastro Diner has been a highly recommended brunch place in town for years.”
Apt613, Hannah Manning and Kiersten Vuorimaki · feature · September 5, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Chesterfield's Gastro Diner's website
Number 2Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank St., Centretown, Ottawa
Apt613's Hannah Manning and Kiersten Vuorimaki wrote in March 2025 that the quality of food and service at Wilf & Ada's is what makes it so special. The article noted the home fries are crisp little nuggets of potatoey goodness.
“The quality of food and service at Wilf & Ada's is what makes it so special.”
Apt613, Hannah Manning and Kiersten Vuorimaki · feature · March 28, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Wilf & Ada's's website
Number 3Cantina Gia
749 Bank St., Centretown, Ottawa
Narcity's Madeline Forsyth wrote in April 2024 that Cantina Gia is an Italian spot with whimsical chic decor and a brunch menu that includes dishes like porchetta eggs benedict, avocado toast and blueberry Italian crepes. OpenTable named it one of the top 100 brunch restaurants in Canada for 2024.
“Cantina Gia is an Italian spot with whimsical chic decor and a drool-worthy brunch menu. You can enjoy dishes like porchetta eggs benedict, avocado toast and blueberry Italian crepes.”
Narcity, Madeline Forsyth · best-of list · April 28, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Cantina Gia's website
Number 4Cocotte Bistro
123 Metcalfe St., Downtown, Ottawa
Narcity wrote in April 2024 that Cocotte Bistro is a French restaurant with a brunch menu that includes beef tartare, granola parfait, a French omelette and boozy drinks. OpenTable named it one of the top 100 brunch restaurants in Canada for 2024.
“Cocotte Bistro is a French restaurant that will transport you to Paris. The menu includes beef tartare, granola parfait, a French omelette and boozy drinks.”
Narcity, Madeline Forsyth · best-of list · April 28, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Cocotte Bistro's website
Number 5The Hintonburg Public House
1020 Wellington St. W., Hintonburg, Ottawa
Apt613 reviewed The Hintonburg Public House in January 2024 as part of a brunch series. The article noted it is local and family-owned, with attentive service, and that the menu is satisfyingly small.
“Local and family-owned, the service is attentive and kind. The menu is satisfyingly small (that's how you know it's good).”
Apt613, Alison Larabie Chase, Kiersten Vuorimaki, and Sonya Gankina · feature · January 12, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: The Hintonburg Public House's website
QUESTIONS
Questions this guide answers
What are the top brunch spots in Ottawa?
This guide lists five Ottawa brunch restaurants named by Apt613 and Narcity: Chesterfield's Gastro Diner, Wilf & Ada's, Cantina Gia, Cocotte Bistro, and The Hintonburg Public House.
When was this guide checked?
Every page this guide cites was read again on November 11, 2026.
What is Chesterfield's Gastro Diner known for?
Apt613 wrote in September 2025 that Chesterfield's Gastro Diner has been a highly recommended brunch place in Ottawa for years. The diner is at 1300 Wellington St. W. in Hintonburg.
What makes Wilf & Ada's a popular brunch spot in Ottawa?
Apt613 wrote in March 2025 that the quality of food and service at Wilf & Ada's is what makes it so special. The scratch diner is at 510 Bank St. in Centretown and accepts cash and debit only, with no reservations.
What kind of brunch does Cantina Gia serve?
Narcity wrote in April 2024 that Cantina Gia is an Italian spot with a brunch menu that includes dishes like porchetta eggs benedict, avocado toast and blueberry Italian crepes. The restaurant is at 749 Bank St.
What does Cocotte Bistro offer for brunch?
Narcity wrote in April 2024 that Cocotte Bistro is a French restaurant with a brunch menu that includes beef tartare, granola parfait, a French omelette and boozy drinks. The bistro is at 123 Metcalfe St. in downtown Ottawa.
Where is The Hintonburg Public House located?
The Hintonburg Public House is at 1020 Wellington St. W. in Hintonburg. Apt613 reviewed it in January 2024 as part of a brunch series, noting it is a local family-owned restaurant with weekend brunch.
How do I report a mistake in this guide?
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SOURCES
Every page this guide draws on
- Best Bites in Ottawa: Elmdale Tavern, Chesterfield's Gastro Diner, The Upper Deck ExpressApt613, Hannah Manning and Kiersten Vuorimaki · September 5, 2025 · apt613.ca · read November 11, 2026
- Best Bites in Ottawa: Wilf & Ada's, The SconeWitch, Ten FishApt613, Hannah Manning and Kiersten Vuorimaki · March 28, 2025 · apt613.ca · read November 11, 2026
- Capital Brunches vol.1Apt613, Alison Larabie Chase, Kiersten Vuorimaki, and Sonya Gankina · January 12, 2024 · apt613.ca · read November 11, 2026
- These 5 Ottawa brunch spots were just named among the best in Canada for 2024Narcity, Madeline Forsyth · April 28, 2024 · narcity.com · read November 11, 2026
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